KQ to Pursue Codeshare Arrangements with Sky Team partners after FAA Clearance

Kenya Airways has said it will pursue its code share arrangements with its Sky-team partners after the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to clear Kenya to operate direct flights to and from the United States of America.

Read: Kenya to Start Direct US Flights After Approval  from FAA

The airline applauded the efforts by the regulator, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority for its intense drive to bring Category One clearance to fruition.

“Our first priority now is to pursue codeshare arrangements with our partners in the Skyteam Alliance. This will enable us to sell tickets to and from any US State and drive revenues directly to us,” said Kenya Airways’ Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mbuvi Ngunze.

“This process will take time but we will start immediately.”

In parallel Kenya Airways plans to undertake a commercial evaluation and discussions with the relevant authorities to determine the viability and timing of operations. We will update on this as and when we are ready.